The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's gastrointestinal system. What should the nurse say to gain the most information about this patient's elimination pattern?
1. "Are you having any bowel problems?"
2. "Have you had any recent difficulties with your stools?"
3. "Tell me about your usual bowel habits."
4. "Are your bowel movements normal?"
Correct Answer: 3
Open-ended questions provide the greatest amount of information. Questions that allow the patient to respond with a yes or no can limit communication and data gathering.
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